Anthony R. Bittar, M.D.
4101 James Casey, Suite 310
Austin, TX 78745
P / 512-448-4422
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Facelift Austin
Why Consider a Facelift?
Time can wear down the natural elasticity of your skin, creating loose or sagging facial skin. Facelift surgery at Beau Visage Center in Austin can help improve your self-image and rejuvenate your appearance by correcting the loss of elasticity in your face. Loose skin around the forehead, neck, cheeks, and jaw line can make you look older than you feel. Anthony R. Bittar, M.D., is skilled in the latest facelift and neck lift techniques. Many patients may also consider combining facelift surgery with skin treatments, skin fillers, BOTOX© Cosmetic, rhinoplasty, or eyelid surgery as part of a more thorough treatment plan.
If facelift, neck lift, or other cosmetic surgery procedures in the Austin area sound like they could improve your life and self-confidence, contact Beau Visage Center to schedule a consultation today!
The Facelift Procedure
If the effects of gravity and aging - loose facial skin and wrinkles - have left you unhappy with your appearance, you may want to consider a facelift. It is important to note that facelift procedures vary greatly; the areas of the face that are targeted, how long the procedure takes, and the extent of the procedure all differs based on the specific surgery. If you are interested in a facelift or neck lift surgery, consider what will work best for you.
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Weekend Facelift - The so-called “weekend facelift” has become an extremely popular choice among people who want simply to refine, rather than make dramatic changes to, their facial appearance. During the procedure, specific areas of the face like the cheeks or neck are lifted and fatty tissue is removed to achieve the desired results. Small incisions are used and scarring is negligible. The surgery is not nearly as intensive as a complete facelift, and recovery is quicker and easier. This is an excellent option if you are interested in making some basic enhancements to your facial skin.
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Extensive Facelift and Neck Lift - Modern facelift and neck lift procedures tighten the facial skin, as well as remove excess fat and skin that contribute to facial drooping and wrinkling. While non-surgical options such as skin fillers are available, the beautifying results of a facelift or neck lift are far longer lasting, and only a facelift can truly treat the effects of sagging or loose facial skin. A facelift and a neck lift can be done in conjunction when sagging skin below the jaw line cannot be tightened with a facelift alone. There are a number of neck lifts that can be performed, based on the individual patient. Anesthetic can be administered locally or generally, depending on what is needed. For full facelifts and neck lifts, recovery can take four to six weeks.
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Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System (SMAS) - The superficial muscular aponeurotic system, or SMAS, is a highly-effective facelift technique. Rather than merely tighten the skin, this technique includes the SMAS layer of the face, which is made up of muscle and connective tissue under the facial skin. Because it is a more comprehensive cosmetic surgery, the desired results are keener and longer lasting. The incision is made along the hairline and behind the ear, minimizing visible scarring.
Recovery and Benefits of the Facelift Procedure
Recovery times are to be expected with any surgical procedure, and a facelift is no exception. These can vary greatly depending on the extent of the work that is done, but a patient can expect a facelift to be an outpatient procedure. Immediately following the surgery, bandages are applied to the face to help ensure suitable healing. These bandages can be replaced with lighter elastic wrap within 24 hours. Most swelling or discomfort should subside within two weeks. Any soreness can be remedied with simple pain medication.
Depending on the type of facelift you decide to get, you can expect to see improvements to a number of facial features. Sagging around the cheeks, jowls, and chin can be tightened, and bags under the eyes and deep creases in the nasolabial folds - the creases that run from the nose to the corners of the mouth - can be reduced. Because of the variety of procedures that can be utilized, you should consult with our team to plan a course of action that is customized to your individual aesthetic needs and goals.
Contact Beau Visage Center
Whatever your cosmetic needs, Dr. Bittar can customize a treatment plan suited to your specific goals. For further information about neck lift or facelift procedures, contact the Austin-based Beau Visage Center to schedule a consultation today!
